Kandahar man gouges out son-in-law’s eyes

KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): A man has gouged out his son-in-law’s eyes with a knife in southern Kandahar province, an official said on Monday.

Police spokesman Mullah Asadullah Jamshid told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in Maiwand district on Sunday night.

He said the man had invited his son-in-law to his home. The injured individual is currently under treatment at hospital.

The police spokesman blamed domestic violence for the incident. However, he said nothing about arrests in connection with the incident.

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